Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Paramaribo, Suriname

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1.6 km
Ascend 17 m
Descend 16 m

Experience Paramaribo in Suriname in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in Paramaribo

Sight 1: Fort Zeelandia

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Fort Zeelandia is a fortress in Paramaribo, Suriname. In 1640 the French built a wooden fort on the spot which, during British colonial period, was reinforced and became Fort Willoughby. It was taken by the Dutch in 1667 and renamed Fort Zeelandia.

Wikipedia: Fort Zeelandia (Paramaribo) (EN)

223 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 2: Onafhankelijkheidsplein

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Onafhankelijkheidsplein-JvL- from Netherlands / CC BY 2.0

The Onafhankelijkheidsplein is a town square in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname. The square is situated in the historical inner city, near the Suriname River and the Presidential Palace of Suriname.

Wikipedia: Onafhankelijkheidsplein (EN)

381 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 3: Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskathedraal

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The Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Peter and Paul also called Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral is a wooden Roman Catholic cathedral located in the centre of the capital city of Paramaribo, Suriname.

Wikipedia: Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, Paramaribo (EN), Website

507 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 4: Mahatma Gandhi

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Statue of Mahatma Gandhi may refer to:Statue of Mahatma Gandhi (Amsterdam), statue in Amsterdam, Netherlands Statue of Mahatma Gandhi (Knuffelsgracht), statue in Paramaribo, Suriname Statue of Mahatma Gandhi (Kartaramstraat), statue in Paramaribo, Suriname

Wikipedia: Standbeeld van Mahatma Gandhi (Paramaribo) (NL)

503 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 5: Synagoge Neve Shalom

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Synagoge Neve ShalomBart van Poll from All over Europe, Netherlands / CC BY 2.0

The Neveh Shalom Synagogue is the only synagogue of the Ashkenazi community in Suriname.

Wikipedia: Neveh Shalom Synagogue (EN)

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